What’s happening: 10/23 events calendar
See Something
SAT., 10/26- SUN., 11/10
Garden Glow at Maymont
The Japanese Garden at Maymont will display light shows in the garden, including waterfall shows, lantern demonstrations and colorful light sparkles illuminating the area. For more information, including ticket pricing, purchasing and event times, visit or call 804-358-7166, ext. 310. To buy tickets, visit Maymont’s website.
Times vary. Maymont (1700 Hampton St.) Prices vary.
SUN., 10/27
‘Dracula’ screening at the Byrd
The Byrd Theater will present a screening of the 1931 classic, “Dracula.” The film will accompany three other films — “Creature From the Black Lagoon” (1954), “Frankenstein” (1931) and the “Bride of Frankenstein” (1935) — as part of the Byrd’s monster movie marathon. The ticket for this film will be valid for all of the films.
5 p.m., The Byrd Theatre & Foundation (2908 W. Cary St.) $5
Do Something
THURS., 10/24
Karaoke Night at Rams Lounge
The Wellness Resource Center is hosting an alcohol-free karaoke night in the Commons. Costumes are encouraged. To sign up and request songs, contact Kendyll Graham at grahamk4@vcu.edu or 804-828-7815 or visit The Well’s website.
6-9 p.m., Rams Lounge, University Student Commons (907 Floyd Ave.) Free.
SAT., 10/26
Canal Walk Pumpkin Patch & Harvest Boat Rides
Riverfront Canal Cruises will host an eerie canal cruise on the Kanawha Canal with neighboring events such as a pumpkin patch, boat rides and trolley hay rides. To register, visit the event’s website.
11 a.m.-4 p.m., Riverfront Canal Cruises (139 Virginia St.) Ticket prices vary.
Learn Something
THURS., 10/24
‘The Black Angels: A Nurse’s Story’ screening
The College of Health Professions is presenting a free screening of the documentary, “The Black Angels: A Nurse’s Story.” The film follows the story of 300 black nurses who were hired during the tuberculosis outbreak in 1929. For more information and to RSVP, contact Patricia Porter-Mayfield at plporter@vcu.edu or 804-828-3290.
Noon-2 p.m., College of Health Professions Building, (900 E. Leigh St.) Free.
SUN., 10/27
Figures of Freedom Downtown Walking Tour
The Valentine is hosting a tour of Shockoe Bottom and a discussion of freedom, early indigenous inhabitants and the history of slavery in Richmond. The tour begins at the Valentine First Freedom Center and is family friendly with a scavenger hunt. To purchase tickets, visit thevalentine.org.
10:30-11:45 a.m., Valentine First Freedom Center (14 South 14th St.) Tickets are $15 for adults.
FRI., 10/25- 11/20
Shadows of Shockoe Ghost Tour
Haunts of Richmond will conduct a ghost tour of the city with shared stories of ghost appearances in the area. The event will also take a historical trip through Shockoe Bottom. For more information on ticket prices, visit hauntsofrichmond.com.
7 p.m. & 8 p.m., 20th & East Main streets.
